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Burroughs B 20

Ihirty years ago, only the largest corporations and govern-
ment agencies could afford computers. The computers of this
era took up an entire floor, were frequently behind locked
doors, and were run by scientists and engineers.

In the early 1970s, the computer started to move out of the
computer center and into business offices. But even then,
computers often cost several hundred thousand dollars and
were complex to use. Also, there were not many programs
that could really make businesses, especially small busi-
nesses, more productive. As a result, computers were not
immediately, or easily, accepted in the business community.
During this period, Burroughs was one of the few companies
to effectively make small computers work economically for
small businesses.

Now, the computer is out from behind locked doors and is on
desks. Operators are no longer computer scientists, but are
people with no previous computer background. And the people
who are buying these new computers are looking for practical
ways to make their businesses more effective. It is for people
like these that Burroughs introduces its powerful, easy-to-use,
B 20 computer system.

A COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR
YOUR BUSINESS

Burroughs B 20 computer system has as
much power and capability as a system
that cost hundreds of thousands of
dollars a decade ago. But, for you, the
most important point to consider about a
computer is not only its speed but how
the entire system can help make your
business more productive and help you to
make timely business decisions.

The decisions you make can be important
to the success of your business. To make
the right decisions, you need the right
information at the right time.

Sometimes, however, it is difficult to
obtain the information you need because
there may be:

• Too much information to organize

• Not enough time to process the
information

• Difficulty in finding the information

• Incomplete or out-of-date information

• Incorrect information.

Burroughs has been helping businesses
solve problems like these for years.
Our B 20 system builds on this tradition
and offers you more effective solutions
than ever before.

SELECTING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM

To select your business system, you
should look for these key points.

Experience

Your system should be supported by a
company with a long history of solving
business problems.

For almost a century, Burroughs has
helped businesses around the world.

These businesses are of every size and
type, from very small companies to the
world's largest corporations and govern-
ment agencies.

We design our experience into your B 20
system.

Support

Your system should provide all the infor-
mation you need to install, operate and
manage it.

Good customer support is Burroughs way
of doing business.

We support our products with training
programs which are practical and field
tested. These training programs help you
get your system working quickly.

And Burroughs products are backed by
excellent service, which is only a phone
call away.

Capability

Your system should meet your needs.

Burroughs offers a wide range of high
quality application programs designed
especially for a wide variety of busi-
nesses and governmental agencies.

These programs have been carefully
developed by experienced professionals.
They are easy to use and provide the
information needed to help you make the
right decisions.

Technology

Your system should do the job now and in
the future.

Burroughs is a leading innovator in the
computer industry. Many of the advanced
design concepts now in use in the data
processing industry were pioneered by
Burroughs.

The B 20 system continues this tradition
by providing you with the latest in com-
puter technology.

WITH BURROUGHS B 20
YOU BENEFIT FROM:

THE B 20 COMPUTER SYSTEM

Burroughs B 20 business computer is an
advanced, yet compact system. It is a
powerful information processor which is
easy to install and even easier to use.

The B 20 computer is a complete small
business system. Burroughs offers a full
range of hardware, application programs
word processing, financial modeling and
planning capabilities . . . even business
forms and supplies. And these are a
backed by Burroughs worldwide network
of service and support.

Now let's take a look at each part of this
comprehensive B 20 system.

THE SCREEN

The B 20 computer screen has many
important features.

The entire screen can swivel and tilt ... to
adjust to the best viewing angle. This
feature can reduce eye strain caused by
glare.

The screen is large and features large
and easy-to-read characters.

The screen has high resolution. This
means that the information is clear,
sharp, and easy to read.

These combined features can result in greater productivity with less operator fatigue.
This is an important employee benefit.

We have designed our screens to help your operator finish work in less time. Con-
sider, for example, an invoice as commonly used in the United States. Notice how
realistic the invoice looks as it is displayed on the screen. Because of features such
as this, the B 20 system is very easy to use, especially for people with no previous
computer experience.

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THE KEYBOARD

The keyboard is moveable, so each
operator can place it in the most comfort-
able position.

The keyboard is also elevated and angled
so your operator can work for longer
periods without becoming tired.

Palm rests are provided to increase the
operator's comfort and reduce fatigue.

The B 20 computer has a complete typewriter keyboard so your operator can feel "at
home" with it. The keyboard also has a number of special keys. With the touch of a
button your operator can automatically perform many complex business procedures.

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DISK STORAGE

The B 20 system offers extremely large disk storage. Many
models provide BOTH a floppy and a Winchester disk drive
capability.

Floppy disks are convenient and widely used. But whereas a
floppy disk can store hundreds of pages, a Winchester disk
can store thousands. The Winchester disk gives you ready
access to programs and large amounts of information.

For organizations which require additional
storage capacity, mass storage units are
available on selected B 20 models. Your
sales representative can help you to
select the proper amount of disk storage
required for your needs.

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PRINTERS

A variety of printers are available with the B 20 system to serve your business needs.

We can recommend several printers with various speeds and print image quality. If
you need financial statements, invoices, or bills printed quickly, we have high-speed
printers that can do the job. If high quality correspondence is vital to your business, a
letter-quality printer is available.

Burroughs B 20 system has a printer to meet your every need.

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EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM

Flexibility is designed into your B 20
system. If your needs change, your
system can grow with you easily and
economically.

For example, when you have too much
work for one operator to handle, more
workstations can be added.

When you need to store more business
information, Burroughs offers separate
mass storage units on some models
which can increase your system's
storage capacity.

And remember, if printing demands
change, there is a range of printers
available to you.

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BUSINESS APPLICATION PROGRAMS

The strength of a computer system is its
business applications.

Burroughs offers a wide range of high
quality, easy-to-use applications. These
have been developed and tested for your
B 20 system by experienced profes-
sionals.

For example, our general business
system includes general ledger, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, order entry
and invoicing, inventory, and payroll. We
also offer application programs designed
for the requirements of specific
industries.

An extensive training package is available
with each application. Because the train-
ing is so clear and easy to use, your
operators train themselves. And, they can
learn by doing because the training is on
the computer.

In addition to the wide variety of applica-
tion programs developed by Burroughs,
you can also program in four different
computer languages: BASIC, FORTRAN,
COBOL, and Pascal. Because of the
diversity of these languages, your B 20
system has the capability of solving a
wide range of business, technical, scien-
tific, and personal programming prob-
lems.

Because these computer languages are
offered with the B 20 computer, many
independent companies have developed
other application programs for your con-
sideration.

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WORD PROCESSING

Today, automated word processing is
becoming more and more important in
business.

Burroughs has developed a powerful
word processing application for your B 20
system. With it, you can create, revise,
edit, and print your business documents
easily and quickly.

• Increased productivity can be gained by
reducing the time wasted on restarting
and retyping documents.

• Documents which are typed many times,
such as form letters, can be stored for
re-use, addressed and printed auto-
matically.

• Mailing labels can be printed in less
time.

We realize that some of your business
correspondence contains financial infor-
mation. For this reason, we designed the
word processing application so that you
can directly use information from many
B 20 business application programs. This
feature makes it easy to write letters
which have financial content.

The B 20 word processing system lets
you process your work more efficiently
and effectively.

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THE MULTIPLAN™ SYSTEM 1

As an executive, you need an effective way to plan for the
future. Multiplan is your management tool.

Multiplan is a VisiCalc™ like financial modeling and planning
program 2 which can be used on your B 20 system. It can show
you how economic changes or projected plans might affect
your company. Would you like to forecast your growth over
five years? Do you need to keep track of expenses, or model
the future? How will a change in interest rates affect your
earning power? With Multiplan, you can do capital budgeting,
make major sales force decisions or analyze product planning.
You can see how even one number will affect your bottom
line. Multiplan answers all of these "What if...?" questions in
seconds.

Multiplan's capabilities make it simple for you to edit formulas
or compare totals. Screen messages tell you how to proceed.
A full command menu tells you what functions are available.
All directions, commands, and formulas are written for you in
plain English, so they are easy to understand. There is even a
Help function, in case you ever need assistance.

Effective management is dependent on planning, forecasting,
and control. Multiplan is the manager's most vital tool.

1 MULTIPLAN is a trademark of MICROSOFT, Inc.
2 VisiCalc is a trademark of Personal Software, Inc.

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BURROUGHS SUPPORT

Burroughs provides excellent support for
your B 20 business system. Our support
includes:

• Training

• Service

• Business forms and supplies

Training

We offer our customers comprehensive
training programs. These programs have
been developed by professionals and field
tested.

These courses contain the information
that is needed to successfully install,
operate, and manage your B 20 system.

The training is self-instructional, so your
operators can learn at their own pace.
The training courses are easy to under-
stand because they have been written in
plain English. Remember the emphasis is
on "learning by doing" because your
operator will actually be using the com-
puter during training.

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Service

Should you ever need service for your
B20 computer, it is just a phone call
away. Our worldwide service organization
is ready to serve your needs.

Business Forms and Supplies

A complete line of business forms and
supplies for your B 20 system is available
from Burroughs. This means that you can
have the convenience of buying from one
source.

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A COMPLETE SYSTEM

The important fact to remember is that when you buy a
Burroughs B 20 system, you are not just buying a machine
that includes a keyboard, screen, disk drive and printer.
Machines are available anywhere.

When you buy a Burroughs B 20 system, you are purchasing a
complete system that, depending on your business needs, may
consist of:

• a powerful computer with the latest in
technology

• a wide range of easy to use business
application programs that can help you
make the best business decisions

• a complete word processing capability
that can make your office more produc-
tive

• a powerful modeling and planning pro-
gram designed to help you determine
how economic changes or projected
plans might affect your organization

• carefully designed training that allows
you to use the system while you learn

• a system that can grow as your needs
grow

• professional service that is only a
phone call away

• business forms and supplies for your
B 20 system

• four programming languages

And most importantly, the B 20 system is from Burroughs.

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A FINAL WORD

When you buy from Burroughs, you are buying from a
worldwide leader in the computer industry. Burroughs is known
for its advances in technology, excellent application programs
for business and governmental agencies, and, in particular, for
helping small organizations become more productive.

The B 20 system is Burroughs.

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